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Emily Holden
What do you study at Seaford?
Media CTech, Business and Photography A Levels
Why did you choose these subjects?
I like this combination. Having ongoing projects and coursework is good too, although I don’t really mind exams.
How long have you been at Seaford?
This is my second year.
Why did you choose Seaford?
I had been at a Sixth Form College before. There is so much more on offer here. Before I would just go in to school and work. It was too big so I’d get lost. It was very much just about getting the grades. We came to look round here for my brother.
When I came to an Open Morning, Mr Green said the Sixth Form should be the best two years of your life. I was at a Sixth Form College and it wasn’t so I knew I needed to move! Now I’m definitely living my best life!
How did you find the transition from GCSE to A Levels?
It’s a step up and you need to become more self-motivated to be able to keep up with the work. It’s not a huge jump though. There’s less teacher direction and more of you needing to read around the subject to get the knowledge.
Hannah Wardrop
What do you study at Seaford?
I’m doing A Levels in English Literature, Spanish and Music.
Why did you choose these subjects?
I enjoy them and they all complement each other.
How long have you been at Seaford?
I started in Year 6.
Why did you choose Seaford?
I visited on an Open Day and was blown away by the grounds. It was so different to my old school which was small and on a main road. I really loved the people here too.
How did you find the transition from GCSE to A Levels?
A Levels are much harder than GCSEs but you get to establish a different relationship with the teachers. For me the transition has been marked by being treated like an adult because I am behaving like an adult. I really enjoy discussing ideas in lessons with my teachers.
Fergus Segrove
What do you study at Seaford?
Politics A Level, Business BTEC and Media CTech. In the next module in media, I get to act in front of a camera. I’m looking forward to that. I want to get into filming.
Why did you choose these subjects?
I struggle with exams and revising so BTECs are perfect for me. I can get the work done throughout the year and then forget about it. I chose to do one A Level and I like Politics – I love current affairs. Because I’m so interested in it, I find it manageable.
How long have you been at Seaford?
I joined in Year 9. I was at Barrow Hills beforehand.
Why did you choose Seaford?
Fundamentally because of the beauty of it. It is just stunning. I loved it when I visited on Open Days. Over the years there have been more and more facilities – they’ve helped me develop my passion for the performing arts.
How did you find the transition from GCSE to Sixth Form?
It’s not as bad as they say! In Year 12 most are studying new subjects. It’s not necessarily loads more work, it’s just different subjects.
It’s brilliant in terms of freedom. You’re given respect if you earn it. There are more opportunities to do things. Purple Time has lots of activities you can do. I am in a band that performs worship music. It’s once a fortnight and is really interesting as it’s new.
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